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YY62 MWU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,736 mi
Last recorded108,736 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 MWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,736 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 108,736 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 102,809 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant on minimum

Fail 11 Oct 2024 102,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant on minimum

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,453 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,542 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,525 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,494 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 69,492 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,002 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,187 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 52,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,918 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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YY62 MWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 60,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY62 MWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY62 MWU registered?

YY62 MWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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